But, more broadly speaking, because so many people are unsettled by these processes, I'm resistant to categorically rejecting compromise on the issue.

Also get something with at least a 12 mil wearlayer AND a scratch resistant AO or ceramic finish over the wear layer.Hope this helps

It is only water resistant and not water proof. 

that should be treated to resist mold, is there any on it ?

i think that would be cool if you were just flipping it, but might not be good to encourage fires by renters. you could put some stone pavers back there for a BBQ grill/hangout area though, that might be a little more under control. you could also plant some drought resistant desert plants along the edges. how big is the yard, it looks quite substantial.

I am semi interested in determining if buying flood prone land for cheep and completing flood resistant homes (on high piers) is a viable strategy.

Defiantly: in a way that is full of or shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fightDefinitely: in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurityApparently auto-correct prefers "defiantly" over "definitely" because there are entirely too many people who write things such as, "You should defiantly check into that" or "I defiantly won't rent to..."

For example, I syndicate mobile home parks as a retirement vehicle to focus on recession resistant cash flow. 

I'm still seeing the 2% rule in my portfolio so I resisted the temptation to sell. 

Every single one I called just gave me a lot of crap and resistance."